Brand Activation Manager

Great Bay Distributors•St. Petersburg, FL

32m•Onsite

About The Position

The Brand Activation Manager is responsible for driving brand visibility, trial, and growth within the distribution channel through strategic, compliant, and engaging brand activation events. This part-time role focuses on executing impactful trade and consumer-facing initiatives across on-premise and off-premise accounts while ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal alcohol regulations.

Requirements

Must have valid FL driver’s license, reliable transportation and 100,000/300,000 auto insurance coverage.
1-2 years of experience in brand activation, field marketing, trade marketing, or experiential marketing preferred but not necessary
Experience within alcohol, beverage, or consumer goods industries preferred
An understanding of the alcohol 3 tier distribution system or open to learning
Knowledge of alcohol marketing laws and responsible drinking guidelines or open to learning
Great organizational skills & punctuality
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilitie
Creative problem-solver with a consumer-first mindset
Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for events
Willingness to travel within assigned markets using personal transportation
Experience working with on-premise (bars, restaurants) and off-premise (retail, liquor stores) accounts
Passion for brand storytelling and responsible marketing
Customer Service Skills: Ability to exhibit excellent interpersonal relationship skills with customers and the general public.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or listen. The employee may be required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to use a desktop/laptop and printer. The employee must be able to lift up to 20lbs. The position involves standing and walking for extended periods, interacting with large groups of people, and occasionally lifting or carrying promotional materials or equipment. Travel between activation sites may be required.
This position requires working in a variety of environments, including bars, restaurants, grocery stores, retail locations, special events, festivals, and public markets. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, depending on the event requirements. Employees should expect varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to high, particularly in bars, restaurants, concerts, festivals, and large promotional events where music, crowds, or amplified sound may be present. Outdoor activations may involve exposure to Florida weather conditions, including heat, humidity, sun, wind, and occasional rain.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field would be preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities

Communicate with Sales Rep to ensure proper brands are targeted
Manage on-premise and off-premise activations, including tastings (where legally permitted), promotions, events, and point-of-sale execution
Work closely with sales teams, and key retail accounts to support brand awareness and trial, helping to support distribution goals
Ensure all brand activations comply with alcohol industry regulations, company policies, and responsible marketing standards
Gather market insights and competitive intelligence to inform the High-End Brand Department on strategy
Must follow instruction
Must work well with others
Other duties may be assigned
Follow all Great Bay policies
Must be adaptable to change